New Series to Check Out
OK, so it wants to be “The Office” in a mom-and-pop green grocer. That doesn’t make TBS' new half-hour comedy 10 Items for Less any less funny. BeansTalk checked out the first episode and enjoyed it. You might want to tune in or Tivo or DVR it.
Grocery-Store Comedy from Sony Pictures Television, Writer/Star/Executive Producer John Lehr, Writer/Director/Executive Producer Nancy Hower and Writer/Executive Producer Robert Hickey
TBS is heading for the express checkout lane with 10 Items or Less, a new late-night comedy series that combines scripted and improvisational elements. The series, co-created by acclaimed comedy improv actor John Lehr (Memron), goes behind the scenes at a family-owned grocery store being run by a host of interesting characters. It comes to TBS from Sony Pictures Television, with Lehr, Robert Hickey and Nancy Hower serving as executive producers.
Episode 2: “Miracle Worker” – Written by Robert Hickey & Nancy Hower & John Lehr; Directed by Nancy Hower
Greens & Grains’ sales are down, and manager Leslie Pool (John Lehr) needs to find a way to attract new customers. When a water stain on the wall near the entrance to the store appears to be the likeness of Jesus, Leslie sees nothing but dollar signs. But his overeager marketing tactics attract the ire of rival store manager Amy (Jennifer Elise Cox), while Ingrid (Kirsten Gronfeld) goes a little too far with her own promotional idea. Carl (Robert Clendenin) makes overtures to be a proper father to his son with Yolanda (Roberta Valderrama). And the meat freezer is on the fritz, threatening the store’s entire meat supply.
